For Hanover Area, the school year held many changes

As the year comes to a close for the students at Hanover Area, the changes that were so new in the beginning of the school year have become normal in everyday school life.

Many students have adjusted to the dress code and actually embraced it.

"At first I didn't like it, but I've started to find my own style as far as the dress code allows," said senior Savannah Smith. "Of course, I still wish I could wear other things like jeans or patterned shirts, but it's my last year, so I can't complain."

The new superintendent, Andrew Kuhl, who seemed like a stranger in September, is now well known by the student body.

"It's the highlight of my day to see the kids and visit classrooms," said Kuhl.

Kuhl added, "The thing that sets Hanover Area apart from other districts is our deep sense of community, and it spreads into the sports teams and the classrooms."

A big problem for the administration this year was the terrible winter that canceled classes for many schools in the area. At Hanover Area, a total of seven days were snow/weather cancellations, seven two-hour delays, and three early dismissals.

"We have already taken days from Easter break and that will cover three of the seven days we need to make up" Kuhl explained.

With only a little over one quarter remaining on the school calendar, academic plans are beginning for next year. The juniors have received information they need to begin the next important step to graduation - Senior Projects.

"I already have an idea for my project; I'm a bit nervous because it's such an important part of my senior year, but I think I will do well with it," said junior Melissa Krzysik.

The Class of 2014 is on its way out the doors of their high school. Many of them insist they will not forget their time at Hanover Area anytime soon.

"There will never come a day that I don't bleed blue and white," said senior Cassidy Dana.

Despite the many curve balls thrown at all of the Hanover Area students this year, they made it to the end of the third quarter as a stronger student body.

"Besides the weather it was an outstanding year," said Kuhl. "People are often afraid of change, but administrative review is coming-up, and we are ready as a school district to respond to the needs of the kids and the community."

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